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Bolton

Mississippi · 441 residents · 1.519 sq mi
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Bolton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,625. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 188 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,300. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

441
−30%since 2000
from 629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
290 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
53.2
+49%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2364276188091,0001990201020202024Bolton
2024597
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,625
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$19,581
−28%since 2000
from $27,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
17.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$54,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$485
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231 in 2000
US average: $1,124
69.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
30.7% rent
1.4
−17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(199)
Black66.5%(418)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(346)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(112)
Black72.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.1%(216)
49
−11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
91.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
69.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
17.6%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
50.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
25.7%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolton, Mississippi?

Bolton, Mississippi has about 441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bolton, Mississippi earns about $38,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolton, Mississippi expensive?

In Bolton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Bolton, Mississippi?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bolton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolton, Mississippi?

About 17.9% of people in Bolton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolton, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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